Rusty compressor?

Led Zeppelin · Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2005 2:52 pm Post subject: Rusty compressor?

Hey ive had my compressor for a while and always drian it when i am done using it for the day. But even the first time i used it when i drained it the water looked rusty. Is theis normal? Is this necessarily bad? Thanks
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The Fix · Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2005 4:26 pm Post subject:

It is normal. I empty my compressor monthly.
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Led Zeppelin · Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2005 5:53 pm Post subject:

ok great, thanks. The thought always crossed my mind with unease but i feel better now. Thanks
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Campy · Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2005 2:16 am Post subject:

I don't mean to freak you out, but I've been using a compressor for over seven years and I don't remember ever seeing rust colored water coming out of the tank. If rust colored, it must have been really light.

damicotile · Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2005 6:38 am Post subject:

Maybe your tank is sealed inside. Some of the better ones are.
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